The lenses of fishes’ eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds
Mercury pollution is a global threat to human health, especially to unborn babies and young…
A ‘Weak’ Global Biodiversity Pact Approved at COP15 Despite Objections of African Nations
Over the objections of the Democratic Republic of Congo and frustrations by other African nations,…
UN official calls on Security Council to support a ‘secure, peaceful and prosperous Sahel’
“This insecurity is exacerbating an already disastrous humanitarian situation”, said Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for…
What’s program-related investment? A management scholar explains one way that foundations support charities without giving money away for good
Most U.S. foundations seek to preserve the money that funds their grants and operations for…
India to roll out hydrogen-powered train by end of 2023, minister says
MUMBAI, Dec 19 (Reuters) – India will roll out its first domestically designed and built…
Emily Brontë’s death needs to be radically reimagined – an expert explains
Novelist Charlotte Brontë was devastated when her sister Emily died from tuberculosis on December 19,…
Snow piling up at an unprecedented pace, Japan
Heavy sea effect snow continues affecting Japan, producing record-breaking snow amounts over parts of the…
Bronx Community Fridge Operation Raises Big Bucks — and Hackles
Grassroots Grocery, a nonprofit organization that operates a network of community fridges and food distribution…
Extremely cold Arctic air to impact much of U.S.
A massive surge of extremely cold Arctic air will consume much of the Lower 48…
Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal: UN rights commission
The three-member Commission is pushing for the issue to be referred to the International Court…